Matsushima private Tour
Let’s enjoy the beauty of Matsushima, see historical places, enjoy local food!!!!
Matsushima is one of japan’s three best scenic places!! The bay is famous for about 260 small island covered with pine trees.
Matsushima also has been a place of worship, holy and spiritual place. Many temples there has hundreds of years history.
Mai H.
Meeting Point
Sendai station, Matsushima kaigan station or your hotel.
Entsuin temple
Zuiganji temple
Godaido
Matsushima bay cruise
Local food experience
Oshima island or Fukuura island
Ending Point
Sendai station, Matsushima kaigan station or your hotel
What to Expect
-A 50 min sightseeing ferry cruise affording spectacular views of Matsushima bay.
(if you want,You can choose a special plan of the cruise with food experience at special discount: oyster, sasakama included plan or sasakama, green tea at a historical tea house included or all three included plan!!)
-A walking tour of historical sights in Matsushima.
-Local food experience
The tour contents are very flexible so I can arrange the tour upon your request.
For example, we can visit a very good historical museum, visit a island accessible by a bridge.
*Sasakama grilling by self. Sasakama is a bamboo leaf-shaped fish cake famous in Miyagi. Please check the photo on the top page.
*Grilled oyster. Matsushima is japan’s oyster hub.
Want to personalize this tour?
- Our tours can be customized according to your needs and preferences
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
your entrance fee. Transportation fee for you and guide. Lunch for you and your guide.
-Train ticket from Sendai to Matsusima 820 yen (you can use JR pass)
-Matsushima bay cruise (only cruise 1350yen / cruise + local food experience 1500 yen /
cruise + local food and green tea at tea house 2000 yen)
-Entrance fee of Zuiganji temple 700 yen
-Entrance fee of Entsuin 500 yen
Important Information
I can usually start the tour from Sendai station or Matsushima Kaigan station if you stay in Matsushima. Please pay to the guide’s transportation fee from Sendai to Matsushima during the tour. (820 yen between Sendai to Matsushima for a round trip)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Reviews
Ricarda S.
“ Cozy night out! ”
Me and my friends greatly enjoyed the evening spent with Mai as she introduced us to Sendai and her favourite places. What to do, where to go, of course which sake to try and little things here and there - I'm very grateful for the time spent together and the additional insights she gave us. It wasn't our first time in Japan, but a first in Tohoku and for that I highly recommend to meet up with Mai if you're looking for good company ️:)
Dennie R.
“ Morning with Nani in Sendai ”
I had a wonderful tour of 3 hours plus with Mai in Sendai, her hometown. Mai spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable about local landmarks, the major religions and local history. She is a lovely person and I enjoyed getting to know her. After the tour I contacted her and asked for restaurant recommendations in Yamagata and she texted me some wonderful options. I would highly recommend Mai for any tours in the area.
Simon W.
“ Beautiful day in Matsushima ”
Matsushima is a must see if you are in Tohoku and Mai is an excellent guide to explore everything it has to offer. She is thoughtful and kind and everything went very smoothly. We even got to use the 1st class deck of the cruise ship for free. Her passion for the Tohoku region is infectious and she was able to recommend many other places of interest. She can provide the history of the area and background on its culture. We were lucky to have such wonderful weather too which always helps! Thank you Mai for your company during my time in Sendai on both day trips.
Simon W.
“ Yamadera and Rinnoji ”
I had an excellent day exploring Yamadera with Mai. She was very knowledgeable and organised and the day trip was very enjoyable. She was generous with her time and we even managed to fit in an extra stop at Rinnoji once back in Sendai. I would highly recommend spending your time in Yamadera with Mai. There is no substitute for a local guide.